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Fracking Waste Leaches into Pennsylvania Waterways

By AV's Intern Team | October 11, 2019 |

A Public Herald investigation found that Pennsylvania regulators have allowed 14 sewage treatment plants to leak radioactive fracking waste into 13 state waterways.

Study Shows Wood Pellet Electricity Harmful to Climate

By Hannah Gillespie | October 11, 2019 |

An analysis of three Southeast wood pellet mills and the European biomass energy plants they supply found that burning trees for electricity contributes heavily to carbon pollution.

Mendota Rail-to-Trail Moves Forward

By AV's Intern Team | October 11, 2019 |

Organizers opened a 3.1-mile section of the planned 12.5-mile Mendota Trail in Bristol, Va., in August. The trail is slated to run along a former railway path from Bristol to Mendota, Va.

Conservation Grants Aim to Improve Cumberland Shortleaf Pine Forest

By AV's Intern Team | October 11, 2019 |

A series of grants and other funds totaling $2.6 million are slated for conservation work on more than 9,700 acres of shortleaf pine and riparian forest in Alabama, Kentucky and Tennessee.

Power to the People Pilsner

By The Appalachian Voice | October 11, 2019 |

Wild Wolf Brewing Company in Nellysford, Va., is brewing our benefit beer to raise awareness of our work to advance an inclusive energy future for Appalachia.

New State Trail Designated in Western North Carolina

By AV's Intern Team | October 11, 2019 |

The Northern Peaks Trail was officially designated as a North Carolina state trail in July. Planners of the 40-mile trail from Boone to West Jefferson aim to focus on education and conservation.